Martha Ockley Boeken

Set against the backdrop of the 1000th anniversary of the church at Little Worthy, the story unfolds as Faith Morgan organizes various celebratory events. Tensions rise when local artist Sal Hankley, commissioned to paint the church, is found dead, casting suspicion on a respected community member. As Faith navigates the complexities of village life and church affairs, she must collaborate with her former lover, Detective Inspector Ben Shorter, to uncover the truth behind Sal's murder.

Second volume in The Reluctant Detective series; Faith Morgan is drawn into the investigation of a body in the River Itchen.